HSK 6
A这A那
The structure 'A this A that' (A这A那)
Explanation
The structure 'A这A那' (e.g. 说这说那, 嫌这嫌那) is used to indicate an action repeated many times toward various objects, carrying a slightly complaining nuance or emphasizing complexity and annoyance. 'A' is usually the same verb repeated, combined with 这 (this) and 那 (that) to create the meaning of 'saying this and that', 'criticizing this and that'. This structure is usually used in speech, expressing dissatisfaction or the diversity of issues.
Examples
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The grammar point “A这A那” (The structure 'A this A that' (A这A那)) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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